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AP REVENUE DEPARTMENT G.O.Ms.No. 592 (16.09.2026)

RESIDENCE CERTIFICATES RESTORED!

TAHSILDARS AUTHORIZED TO ISSUE

✦ G.O.RT.No. 581 REPEALED WITH IMMEDIATE EFFECT ✦

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AP Revenue Department Re-introduces Residence Certificates: G.O.Ms.No. 592 Issued

In a major citizen-centric decision, the Government of Andhra Pradesh has issued G.O.Ms.No. 592 (Dated: 16-09-2026), officially restoring the issuance of Residence Certificates by Tahsildars across the state[cite: 2]. By issuing these orders, the government has formally repealed the earlier G.O.RT.No. 581 (dated 20.06.2015), which had previously dispensed with the issuance of residence certificates.

Key Highlights of G.O.Ms.No. 592

• Department: Revenue (Ser.II) Department, Andhra Pradesh.
• Order Number: G.O.Ms.No. 592, Dated 16.09.2026.
• Repealed Order: G.O.RT.No. 581, Revenue (Ser.II) Dept., Dated 20.06.2015.
• Competent Authority: Tahsildars across all Mandals are re-empowered to issue residence certificates.
• Key Use Cases: Admissions in education, employment verification, enrollment drives (such as for PVTG households), and the Election Commission of India's Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls.

Administrative Overview

Parameter	Government Provision
Issuing Department	Revenue (Ser.II) Department, Govt. of AP
Government Order	G.O.Ms.No. 592, Dated 16-09-2026
Immediate Action	Repeal of G.O.RT.No. 581 with immediate effect
Designated Issuing Officer	Mandal Tahsildar
Format Type	Digitally signed, machine-readable QR code-enabled format

Application Rules & Verification Procedures

Condition / Scenario	Standard Operating Procedure
Application with Documents	Citizens can submit applications directly to the Tahsildar with available residential proof documents.
Absence of Supporting Documents	If no supporting proof is attached, the Tahsildar must conduct a local enquiry to confirm residence before issuing the certificate.
Implementation Supervision	Chief Commissioner of Land Administration (CCLA) and District Collectors are directed to oversee immediate state-wide execution.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1: What change has been brought by G.O.Ms.No. 592? The order officially repeals the 2015 ban (G.O.RT.No. 581) and restores the issuance of Residence Certificates by Mandal Tahsildars.

Q2: Can I obtain a Residence Certificate if I lack identity/residence proofs? Yes. Under G.O.Ms.No. 592, if no supporting proof is submitted, the Tahsildar will confirm the residence based on a local enquiry and issue the certificate.

Q3: Why was the re-introduction necessary? Citizens frequently faced difficulties securing proof of residence for student admissions, employment requirements, and voter list revisions.

Disclaimer: This article is published for information purposes based on G.O.Ms.No. 592, Revenue (Ser.II) Department, Dated 16.09.2026. Readers are advised to consult the official Government Order copy or their local Tahsildar / MeeSeva / Grama Ward Sachivalayam office for administrative processes.

Conclusion

The restoration of Residence Certificates under G.O.Ms.No. 592 resolves a long-standing challenge faced by students, job seekers, and rural households across Andhra Pradesh. By authorizing Tahsildars to verify residences through local enquiry when documentation is lacking, the administrative procedure ensures seamless access to public services, welfare schemes, and civic registrations.

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